Question about GPA/Class Rank/Course load

Colleges & Universities University of Chicago
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<p>I’ve all ready applied to 2012 RD class, but I did not-so-great in my second quarter. (2C’s and 2B’s versus all A’s).
I plan to send in a letter explaining myself, but can I even do that?
Also, my term 3 grades will come before the RD decisions are sent out. Would I be able to send those grades to Chicago (with all A’s with harder classes) for remedial action? Also, will having 12 ap classes completed by the end of my sr year be favorably looked upon by chicago, or will it be neutral? (12 is probably the most or tied with the most anyone took at my school) Ohh, and my class rank is about 20% now, but term 3 after my grades are in it should be in the 13-18%, but my ACT is high… now I’m rambling</p>

<p>term 2 classes:
ap calc ab 2 (block schedule so we split up)
anatomy & physiology
psychology
ap english lit</p>

<p>term 3 classes:
ap chem
ap physics b
ap english lit
ap calc bc</p>

<p>so I guess this wasn’t a chances, per se, but I’m worried.</p>

<p>sorry for the awful grammar; i could care less.
edit: I’ve also interviewed on campus(it was a very very good interview), visited, and did the columbus day open house.</p>

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<p>No, I would definitely NOT send any more transcripts than they want. Especially if the difference is only between an A and a B. And in March they’re already plowing through applications so you could have already had your decision made. </p>

<p>I personally wouldn’t do it because it looks bad but if you decide to, well, more power to you?</p>

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<p>Have you heard of the Mid-Year report yet? It goes online on Jan. 24 and you self-report your grades so you’ll have a space to explain to them what happened. </p>

<p>Don’t send anything now, they’ve got so much mail and things to go through, so it might be useless.</p>